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Probably not. however infections are believed to bring on outbreaks in those that are predisposed to it.

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Can valley fever cause abdominal pain?

Valley fever can cause abdominal pain because it causes flu-like symptoms.


Does arthritis cause fever in joints?

Inflammations cause an elevation of temperature on its local. Arthritis is a kind of inflammation, so a sensation of warmth is normal.


How does fever cause arthritis?

The cause for arthritis is as yet not understood however it is known that in some instances arthritic symptoms do flare up along with a fever or infection of some kind. Thes flareups are most likely the result of an autoimmune reaction.


What is valley fever?

Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioidesfungi. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. It is common in the south western US.


What would happen to people if they had valley fever?

People who had Valley fever would have flu-like symptoms, muscle pain, fever,rash,headache and joint pain.


What causes valley-fever?

Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides fungi. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. Two species of coccidioides fungi cause valley fever and are commonly found in the soil and can be stirred into the air by farming, construction and wind.The fungi is then breathed into the lungs and causes valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis.


When was the first antibiotic used to treat valley fever?

Valley fever is not caused by a bacteria and so an antibiotic cannot be used to treat Valley fever. Valley fever is treated with an antifungal.


What body systems are affected by valley fever and if you have Hep C and Asthma what are the risk if you get valley fever?

At first only the lungs are affected. If not treated it can spread. Having Hep C and asthma will not make the likelihood of getting Valley fever more so. But Asthma can become worse. Hep C will only make a person feel worse. More and more cases are showing up in the dry SW. Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides fungi. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. Two species of coccidioides fungi cause valley fever and are commonly found in the soil and can be stirred into the air by farming, construction and wind. The fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis. Mild cases of valley fever usually resolve on their own. In more severe cases, doctors prescribe antifungal medications. Valley fever is the initial form and can develop into chronic and disseminated coccidioidomycosis.


What is them scientific name for valley fever?

The scientific name for Valley fever is coccidioidomycoses.


Could valley fever cause high lymphocytes and low neutrophils?

A low neutrophil count along with a high lymphocyte count can be an indication of viral infections, autoimmune diseases and leukemias. That might rule out valley fever.


Is valley fever in payson AZ?

The fungi that cause valley fever - Coccidioides immitisor Coccidioides posadasii - are found in southern Arizona, Nevada, northern Mexico and California's San Joaquin Valley. They're also found in New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Central and South America.


Could people get valley fever at the fair?

Two species of coccidioides fungi cause valley fever and are commonly found in the soil and can be stirred into the air by farming, construction and wind. If you go to a fair in areas where it is common, yes you could get it.